Felipe Contepomi, Argentina rugby coach and ex-player, is in the news as Leinster’s backs coach amid Australia’s win over England in the Ashes rugby league series.
As of late October 2025, rugby union is navigating significant transitions: Eddie Jones reflects on his England coaching tenure and Japan role; Australia dominates England in rugby league; the Rugby Championship tightens with South Africa leading; and a breakaway league, R360, backed by Middle Eastern investors, threatens rugby's traditional global structure.